
1 Corinthians 16:8-9 gives us insight into where and when Paul wrote the first letter of Corinthians. He mentions he is in Ephesus, and planning to stay there, because there was "an open door for effective labor." Immediately after describing this open door, he adds though that there were "many adversaries." Those two statements might seem like a contradiction, but actually, the Bible is full of predictions that we are in a spiritual struggle against deception and rebellion. How does knowing these things help us to remain faithful, even when people don't respond to our good news how we wish they would? Find out in another episode of transforming our thinking through the power of God's Word.